Faculty Development Committee

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• Responsibilities and Functions of FDC
• Members of the FDC (list of current members)
• FDC Chair
• FDC Members

Responsibilities and Functions of the FDC

• Review proposals and make recommendations to the provost on applications for: 
• • Faculty Enrichment Summer Stipends
  • Faculty Renewal Leaves
  • Presidential Fund for Professional Development
• Plan and carry out the spring pre-session conference in collaboration with the Adams Center and the Provost.
• Assist the Executive Director of the Adams Center and the Provost in identifying faculty enrichment needs.

FDC Meetings

Meetings, as needed, may be called by a chair of the FDC or the director of faculty enrichment, as appropriate to the purpose of the meeting.

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Members of the FDC

• Laura Baker	Brown Library
  Brian Cavitt	College of Arts and Sciences
  John Homer	College of Business Administration
  Caron Gentry	College of Arts and Sciences
  Stephanie Hamm	School of Social work
  Jeanene Reese	Bible Missions & Ministry Dept
  Mike Wiggins	College of Arts and Sciences
  Dwayne Harapnuik	The Adams Center

  
  The FDC ideally consists of 8 members:
  • 3 representing CAS
  • 1 representing CBS
  • 1 representing COBA
  • 1 representing CEHS
    
  • 1 Director of Faculty Enrichment (co-chair)
  • 1 representing the Library/PHSSN

   

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  Qualifications of FDC Chair

  The Director of Faculty Enrichment co-chairs the faculty development committee.  This co-chair from the Adams Center votes only to break a tie.

  Responsibilities

  • Lead in carrying out programs of the FDC.
  • Convene the FDC to carry out committee functions; chair such meetings.
  • Ensure follow-up on meetings, programs.
  • Participate in national and regional faculty enrichment organizations.
  • Lead in developing new initiatives for faculty enrichment.

   

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  Qualifications of FDC Members

  Members are advocates for faculty enrichment university-wide, generating participation and interest among the faculty they represent. They should be full-time tenured faculty holding rank of assistant or higher.

  Selection

  Chairs recommend to deans two names for each position in their college. Deans confer with the Provost on appointments.

  Term of Office

  The term of office is three years.

  Responsibilities

  • Meet when the FDC is convened.
  • Advocate, promote faculty enrichment efforts of the FDC in your college.
  • Assist in carrying out all programs and responsibilities of the FDC.

  FDC Member Profile

  The faculty development committee is comprised of faculty who are recognized by colleagues as outstanding teachers and scholars; innovative in the classroom and effective in producing learning; current in their own disciplines and broadly knowledgeable of other disciplines; creative thinkers and resourceful problem solvers; diplomatic and maintaining good rapport with faculty university-wide; influential leaders, instrumental in involving others and affecting change in pursuit of excellence.

   

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